The Treasure Hunt of an Antique Dealer

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"Mr. Allen, this is'unparalleled'. The world's largest cut yellow diamond is currently the world's second largest cut diamond, second only to the 53o.2 carats that are set on the scepter of the British King. It's called the Star of Africa."

As soon as the staff opened the box, a slightly low-key wooden box was revealed inside: After opening the lid, Zhang Nan appeared in front of the huge, brilliant yellow diamond.

The man motioned to Mr. Allen to be free, it already belonged to Zhang Nan.

Not in a hurry to pick it up and admire it, Zhang Nan glanced at a middle-aged white man in his 40s, "Mr. Brown."

Mr. Brown is a well-known diamond appraiser invited by Nicole, who also serves Tiffany, and is also a jewelry consultant for many famous and wealthy people in New York.

This Mr. Brown put on white gloves and spread out his set of tools on the table: electronic scales, magnifying glass...

For ordinary diamonds, a magnifying glass is enough, but now facing the world's second largest polished diamond, Mr. Brown has to take it seriously: the appraisal cost is 10,000 US dollars, but he has to bear legal responsibility.

After a while, Brown was considered to have completed the test, put the diamond back into the box and said to Zhang Nan: "Mr. Allen, Miss Nicole, Miss Jenny, it is my honor to be able to appraise this incomparable diamond, and I can take responsibility. Said: There is no problem with this diamond.

It weighs 4o7.o8 carats and has the highest FL level of clarity. Under a 1o times gem magnifying glass, this diamond is clean and there are no inclusions on the inside or outside. In terms of the cut, I gave the ideal cut. Mr. Rawls of Antwerp is absolutely the world's top skill. The cutting of this diamond can be regarded as an elegant art.

As for the color, this diamond I give the same evaluation as its counterparts in Antwerp, Fancy Vividye11o, Fancy Vivid Yellow, the highest grade of yellow diamonds. "

Speaking of this, Brown paused and said: "According to the unwritten rules of the diamond industry, Mr. Allen, you can rename this unparalleled diamond if you want."

Zhang Nan smiled, did not say much, shook Mr. Brown's hand and said, "Thank you."

This means that there is nothing wrong with you, so let's collect the money and leave.

After Brown wrote various data on an appraisal certificate he issued, and then signed his name, he left with two people from the auction house.

"Ellen, it's bigger than I thought!"

When everyone left, Nicole held the diamond in her palm. Like Jenny, her eyes were almost falling into the diamond and couldn't be pulled out!

4o7.o8 carats, more than 81 grams, that is one or two six-the proportion of diamonds is 3.52, an egg weighs 5o to 6o: the weight of an egg is a little bit more than 1, you can imagine how big this pear-shaped diamond is!

"What do you think we call it?"

Upon hearing Zhang Nan's words, Nicole became entangled with Jenny, and immediately began to think about it.

"Diamonds with more than 5 pulls can be called "pigeons". The weight of this giant yellow diamond is about the same as that of a larger duck. How about we call it the "big duck"? "

The two beauties almost spit out old blood-a big duck egg? !

"Unfortunately you can figure it out!"

Seeing the embarrassing portrait of the two, Zhang Nan laughed!

"Just call it a star, an incomparable star!"

Zhang Nan said no two on this matter, and since then "Unmatched" has been renamed "Xingchen".

Just now, Nicole and Jenny were so embarrassed by Zhang Nan that I was really afraid that he, a man who sometimes does not play cards according to common sense, would name it "Big Duck Egg": Zhang Nan can really do it, and then it will be designed into a finished product. After the jewellery, do Nicole and Jenny still wear it to show off?

Tiffany's designer will arrive in a while, and it happens that an old movie is being shown on the TV in the living room at this time: "Tiffany's Breakfast" starring the goddess Audrey Hepburn, released in 1961.

There is a huge diamond ribbon around Audrey Hepburn's neck, and the huge yellow diamond in the middle is very conspicuous.

"Jenny, is this the'Tiffany Legendary Yellow Diamond'?"

Zhang Nan asked.

"Yes, I saw it some time ago. I remember that it has 128.54 carats. It is also one of the largest and most dazzling yellow diamonds in the world. So far, two of them have worn it.

You see, it really matches Hepburn. "

Although the diamond is not as big as the "star", there is a breathtaking beauty on Audrey Hepburn's neck.

"When this movie was made, 40 security personnel were protecting this diamond."

Zhang Nan took a sip and said, "Who bought it in the end?"

Now Nicole laughed: Allen finally became a bun!

"No one buys it. It's always in the Tiffany showroom in New York. It's not sold and there is no price.

And this diamond has only been sold once: Tiffany once advertised in the "New York Times" in the 1970s, claiming that this "Tiffany Legendary Yellow Diamond" was sold for $50 million.

However, this news is only valid for 24 hours. It may be due to economic reasons or questioning the authenticity of the information. In the end, no buyer appeared. The diamond is still owned by Tiffany. "

"It's expensive, it's almost the same price as our'stars'."

American wages are now more than twice and less than three times what they were in the early 1970s. Of course, $50 million is expensive.

"But it's really beautiful, isn't it?"

When Nicole said this, Zhang Nan smiled and asked, "Do you like it? I think it's more suitable to be on your neck."

"certainly!"

"Then you can find a way to talk with Tiffany. If you can transfer less than 20,000 yuan, it will belong to you. Also, don't be stupid to come forward. If you are a fool who collects diamonds madly, you will be done. When a pig kills!"

"real?"

Nicole's eyes stared straight up!

"Really, it's more real than gold, it's not braised anyway."

That's it, Nicole is as happy as a child who got her beloved toy.

Jenny revealed a faint vinegar smell on the side, and said sourly: "What about me?"

Zhang Nan raised three fingers and said, "Three choices. First, let the entrusting company look for it.

second..."

At the second time, Zhang Nan stopped, "By the way, what color diamond do you like?"

Jenny tilted her neck, "I like it all except black."

"Then the second and third are fine, but you have to deal with the diamond giant De Beers.

The second is that De Beers discovered a huge yellow rough diamond in South Africa two years ago. It should have been sent to Antwerp for processing. The weight of the finished product may exceed the British King's "Star of Africa". , You can get people to make it's idea.

It's still less than 20,000 yuan, but even if you can buy it, it is estimated that it will be at least a year after you get the finished product. "

"How did you know?"

De Beers is not a small company. The diamond mentioned by Zhang Nan seems to have never been published in the newspaper. As for the prediction of the finished product, it is an absolute business secret.

"I can find clues about Hitler's treasure. What's weird. Don't ink it, just say you want it?"

Jenny was very cunning, she didn't say silly immediately, but said, "What about the third one?"

"Thirdly, I will tell you a few days later, at least one or two months~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Then I will ask you later."

Jenny thought it was a Nazi treasure, and there might be huge diamonds there. It is not necessarily true that the Nazis would keep the huge diamonds that are convenient to carry in private when they were defeated, but who can say it clearly.

Zhang Nan didn’t say much. Actually, I just reminded De Beers that this “third” is not a Nazi treasure at all. Hitler’s stuff must at least be ranked as the “fourth option”: De Beers Diamond Company was founded in 1888. On March 11, 1988, on the 10th anniversary of its founding, in South Africa, the famous "Premier" kimberlite pipe rich in gem-quality diamonds, the workers discovered a 599-carat extra-high-quality gem-quality gem. Diamond is named "Hundred Years".

This diamond is pure and flawless, and the color is excellent. It is not Zhang Nan's pale rose color. It is extremely beautiful. It is a rare and rare treasure: it has been carefully researched, designed, cut and processed by a senior professional cutter for three years. 273.85 carat giant diamond, named "Century" diamond

The diamond has a total of 247 facets, making this unblemished giant diamond shine: Zhang Nan read a report before he was reborn. At that time, the "Century" diamond was still in the De Beers collection, and it was estimated to be worth more than 100 million US dollars. .